ok so in the passed iv tried a few different brands when assembling an engine, this time i was woundering if you guys knew of one thats either braided like the lokar one, or one made to fit around headers that decent quality? not lookin for tin crap like spectra, also need a trans dipstick to chrome is never a bad thing.

 

Mine is lokar braided stainless with billet aluminum ends .. Works good with headers case it's flexible

 

howd you like how it went into the block? iv always had trouble with the chrome plated ones, very tight fitting in the block have to fight to install em if you dont grind the chrome off.

the lokar i was looking at has 2 rubber O rings on it, slide it easier and doesnt leak? good deal for the $68 they wanted? seemed kinda much to me

 

Besides Lokar, stick with the OEM if you can get it to work.

All the other aftermarket dipsticks are cheap junk.

 

yea thats what i was affraid u were gona say, i cant find an oem one, the loal yard tried 2 and they are in to good id end up breaking the tube trying to remove it, i have a Transdapt one in my garage ill try, if all else fails ill get the lokar, thanks FRMULA88

 

I have a CFR engine dipstick as pictured, bolts right to a header bolt, perfect clearance and no leaks.

I also just installed the CFR firewall mount dipstick for my TH400, no problems there either.

About $40 and $30 each.

 

thats really nice, but i think i see an issue, as where i would be using it on mine, i have edelbrock shorty headers, leme post a pic its kinda tight right where yours is at....

 

I have no idea where I would run a dipstick on that setup..
Is there room between the #1 and #3 header tubes toward the back?

 

Yea it's hard to tell but there is about an inch gap between them

 

And yes I know edelbrock headers are junk, but anything was better then manifolds for this budget build, I'm going to get a nice set of ceramic headers towards the end of summer after I get my enjoyment I so desperately need from the car, havnt drivin it in 3 years so budget budget on Alota stuff besides the motor itself i just wana drive it and have a little fun again

 

When I had those edelbrock headers I used the stock dipstick. I think a metal tube stick is your best bet as it can rest damn near the tube without damage.

 

U can see mine in this pic lokar 48$ summit

 

Looks the same as the lokar ones. Only problem is when the headers are hot you easily burn your hand

 

okay cool thanks guys, im gona try the transdapt metal one i have laying around (still in its packaging bought for the last motor never used) and see how it works out sunday, might have to bend it around a little with some help from the torch but, ill try and make it work, if not looks like ill have to get a flexible one

 

FWIW most racers simply omit an engine oil dipstick.

 

Lokar or bust.

Ive got one ill be selling. Passenger side SBC/LT1 oil dipstick. Theyre great!